Monthly Archives: September 2013

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 222

Posted on September 4, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Dunkin’ Donut thefts No! Not donuts being stolen in Howard County?! Deep breaths….. It’s okay, folks, the thieves who hit three Howard County Dunkin’ Donuts locations in the early morning hours of Sunday were after the cash, not the donuts. … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 221

Posted on September 4, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The Mattress Today I spotted a mattress in the road. What’s so odd about this? It was in the road in Clarksville, MD, dear people! A mattress! Dumped in the road! In Clarksville! The horror! My friend spoke thus: ‘What … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 220

Posted on September 3, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

American TV shows….and how they influenced my view of America A recent article by Ruth Margolis, who writes for the BBC America site Mind the Gap, touched on American TV shows, where she stated (I am guessing with her tongue … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 219

Posted on September 3, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

That Bloomin’ Bridge! Some American chums have been mocking me for fearing the amazing Chesapeake Bay Bridge. It’s so bloody high and winds along and up in a rollercoaster way, with not a lot of side coverage, that’s why it’s … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 218

Posted on September 2, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Labor Day parade! So, today is Labor Day which means it is a national holiday in the good ole USofA. And I took a stroll in the Kensington parade with County Executive for Howard County, Ken Ulman, who is running … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 217

Posted on September 1, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The One About The UK Boyfriend and the US Girlfriend and How They Decided to ‘Take A Break’ There was once a UK boy and US gal who fell in love, regardless of there being a massive Ocean that separated … Continue reading →